Category Archive For "Hiring Tips"

You want to build a great team. Fantastic. We all want that. But how do you go about it? That’s the billion dollar question. And I have the answer. Before I reveal all, think about what you’d look for in an amazing team. Do you want a team of individual superstars? But who do not …

Not long ago we discussed how the HR and hiring landscape was changing across the nation and the top skills that recruiters are looking for in 2017. This year is going to be a year of revolutionary changes across the industries and we don’t doubt that fact. From ISRO launching 104 satellites at a go …

In today’s competitive world, cracking the good old MNC job interviews could get really difficult. Everybody has the same set of qualifications and skill sets. What distinguishes an individual is the way he/she steers the things in their direction. The process begins from the moment you set your first foot in. They are like those …

They say hiring is an art. Resumes can’t tell you whether somebody will fit in your company culture and drive growth. The cost of hiring someone ‘okayish’ is much more than missing out on a good candidate. Times have changed, the traditional methods of hiring no longer work. Your employees make your company. You need …

She works hard, pays her bills. She’s independent and confident. So when you see her, know that’s all her. She is not the kept, but one who does the keeping. Such is the description of a working class superwoman in the world. Close to 20% of the board positions in S&P 500 companies is held by women. …

Gone are the days of traditional hiring. Growth, Innovation and technology are reaching their pinnacle, so is the need for hiring the correct people who get this stuff done. So, what do we do? Break off from the traditional and pursue the offbeat hiring tactics. After all, an innovation tadka is required everywhere. …

This all goes back to the last Sunday. I was working on some office stuff and my girlfriend was super annoyed with me. I was royally ignoring everything she had to say. She got furious at a point, snatched my laptop and said, “I am gonna delete all this crap right now and then you’ll …

Before I answer this question on programming contests, let me give you a bit of background about myself. I play pool and snooker as a hobby. And quite well, I might add. But I never got to the next level. Mainly because I didn’t put in the time needed. Sure, I practiced. However, to get …

In this age of mega businesses and startups, there’s a lot riding on every decision you take. This is especially true with the kind of talent you hire. In order to build successful products and services, it is critical that every one of your talent force delivers. This places a whole lot of pressure on …

People, Amazon is on the lookout for amazing talent, again! And just like their previous challenges, this one promises plenty too. Bookmark your calendars and circle the 23rd of July in bright red, we say. It’s a hiring event for their Appstore Tech team Amazon’s Appstore Technology team is brewing something super special. High on …

Whether we love them or hate them, the truth is that PowerPoint Presentations, or PPTs as they are informally known, are here to stay. Despite all the headache PowerPoint Presentations tend to bring along, they can be effective tools of communication. And, if used right, can add a bit of liveliness to a boring topic …

10 in the morning when the hustle takes over the city, 91 Springboard was filled with participants who were ready to “build the next big thing” using DigitalOcean. It seemed as if participants wanted to prove that ‘Cloud Hack’ was worthy of its name as they poured in like rain from the clouds. In fact, …

Now that was an amazing weekend! Yes, I am talking about the Shadowfax ‘Code Wars’ hack. The 24-hour hack was awesome with all the ideas flowing in and not to mention the great food and music. So, a round of applause to all who made it a great hackathon.

So what is this hacker thing that is running around the globe and turning heads? For me, hackers are ones whose true north is growth and innovation, and I am here to tell you that EVERYBODY CAN HACK! Hacking can be as simple as tucking a safety pin to cover up that broken button or … …

Another weekend, another code war! This time around, Shadowfax is letting out the war cry urging all coders to join the battlefield. Over 24 hours (starting at 10am on June 11, 2016), Shadowfax’s is unleashing the Code Wars that will see the participation of Android, Frontend and Backend developers along with Data Scientists. And …

Amazon’s Clicks Advertising Group has something other than search advertising and keeping the clients happy on its mind this June. The team is on the lookout for new, kickass colleagues to join their happening team. And it could very well be you! On the fourth of June, the Amazon Development Centre is opening its grand …

Through our growing up years, we have been constantly told that the Jack of all trades is usually the master of none. Well, a few years in the workplace and you’ll know that this is complete bogus, especially in the world that we are working in these days. We are not denying that specialists hold …

The hiring season can mean a lot of stress for HR personnel considering how much rides on it. Whether it is an entry level or a managerial position that needs to be filled, finding the right person is crucial since every employee is an important cog in the wheel and can make or break teams. …

Another weekend, another hack. That’s how we roll at Venturesity. This time it was for Greytip Software: a 24 hour hack to find the best talent. Their hospitality added with tasty food and entertainment proved that time flies when we have fun.

These are very wise words from Steve Jobs indeed. We can’t deny the fact that technology has taken over pretty much every aspect of your life. At work, many of us use a variety of technology products to accomplish the tasks we are handed and, even otherwise, we now have apps for everything from paying …